Publication: Chlorhexidine allergy: Current challenges and future prospects
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2020-01-01
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11786965
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Mahidol University
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Journal of Asthma and Allergy. Vol.13, (2020), 127-133
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Chirawat Chiewchalermsri, Mongkhon Sompornrattanaphan, Chamard Wongsa, Torpong Thongngarm Chlorhexidine allergy: Current challenges and future prospects. Journal of Asthma and Allergy. Vol.13, (2020), 127-133. doi:10.2147/JAA.S207980 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/53854
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Chlorhexidine allergy: Current challenges and future prospects
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© 2020 Chiewchalermsri et al. Chlorhexidine is a synthetic bisbiguanide antiseptic and was introduced in healthcare use in 1954. Allergy to chlorhexidine has been increasingly reported particularly in the perioperative and medical procedural settings. The hypersensitivity reactions range from mild cutaneous reactions to anaphylaxis or death. There are many products and medical devices containing chlorhexidine that sometimes lack standardized labeling. With the various routes of chlorhexidine exposure, accidental or recurrent reactions in chlorhexidine-allergic patients have been reported. Therefore, we aim to review the most recent evidence in clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, management, and preventive measures with a focus on the unique features of chlorhexidine allergy.